Ch 3 Research Problems And Questions

Question 1

Research problems should be stated as a declarative statement never as a question.

True or false

Answer 1

True

A social work problem is a specific type of problem caused in part by something unknown.

Question 2

In research the methodology should be developed first and then the research question,or problem.

True or false

Answer 2

False

The start should always be research problem identification and specification. All activities flow from and clearly relate to the problem selected

Question 3

What questions can help us assess research priorities?

Answer 3

1) Is the problem important
2) do we already have enough knowledge about the problem.
3) is another discipline bette suited to research the problem
4) what is the potential for use of the findings (will anyone care
about it)
5) do I have enough interest in the problem to sustain my
motivation
6) what logistical obstacles are present
7) do I have the skills and expertise needed?
8) will I have assess to the data